​This summer season ZenQuest will be making it’s kids classes EXTRA fun! During the months of June, July and August each week will feature a theme that is sure to maximize your child’s enjoyment as they continue to advance their skills in the martial arts. This will include themes like board breaking, games only, t-shirt week, pot-luck snack week, face painting, and visits from super-heroes! ZenQuest will also attempt to bring back the popular “movie nights”, where kids watch martial arts related children’s movies on the mats. The movie nights will be $5 for enrolled students and $20 for non-students, with proceeds going to the Bill Wright Scholarship Fund.In addition, don’t forget to highlight your child’s summer with two weeks of fun and learning in the Berkshire Martial Arts Camp! The 2016 camp will feature a FUN and age appropriate martial arts immersion with classes in Karate, Kickboxing, Jiu-jitsu, Krav Maga, Classical Weapons, and Bully-Defense. The kids will also participate in games like “Gauntlet”, “Cage-Ball”, “Javelins”, “Ants at the Picnic”, and “Hot Potato” AND fun activities like board-breaking, throwing stars, and “Martial Art” finger painting!! Targeted for ages 6 to 13, the Camp will run during the weeks of July 18 through 22, and August 8 through 12. Each session is $160 for enrolled students, and $185 for non-students. Call 413-637-0656 or visit ZenQuest to register today!

​Four students received advancements in Uechi-Ryu Karatedo on Sunday, May 1. All of them performed exceptionally well in meeting the standards established by the Okinawa Karatedo Association, based in Okinawa, Japan. The promotions included: AJ Yener, Stephen Taglieri, and Joe Willson to Shodan (first degree black belt); and Michelle Moreau to Godan (fifth degree black belt.)Omedeto min'na to hokan shite kudasai!...Congratulations everyone and please continue!